Journal 9: Science + Technology = Creativity (and Fun)
Citation: Jared Mader & B. Smith, (20099, August). Science+technology=creativity (and fun). Learning & Leading with Technology, 37, Retrieved Aug. 5, 2009, from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/LLIssues/Volume3720092010/AugustNo1/L_L_August_2009.htm

Summary: This article, showcases a three phase course of action for science teachers to students to be imaginative and innovative within the field science. The primary phase is to provide students with instruments for instance digital cameras, microphones et al. Allowing students to operate the tools as a means of rationalizing scientific tests and relevant research makes available visual education motivation. Students are also able to demonstrate research visuals within a PowerPoint presentation. Employing electronic tools enable the transition from the out dated poster presentations Phase two is giving students sufficient time to become accustomed with the new technology. The last phase is to support and promote originality and inventiveness. Students can transform a straightforward PowerPoint presentation into a movie using screen casting. And much more. This article incorporates and ties in elements up well for teachers by declaring, “The key to facilitating instruction that elicits these types of assignments is to provide students with the tools, give them the time, and then get out of their way.”

Q & A

What are some ways teachers can use technology to make learning interesting?

There are literally thousands of ways from making a class blog to making movies and so on.

What are some good resources for teachers to learn more?

Websites like the classroom 2.0 community can help teacher with new ideas.